Seattle Parks and Recreation - Carkeek Park
Contact the Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center: (206) 615-0697

Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center Programs:

Sat. September 18, 9:30 am - 2 pm
4th Annual Festival of Fruit
Location: Carkeek Park’s Environmental Learning Center and in Piper’s Orchard, weather permitting.
Friends of Piper’s Orchard, City Fruit, and Seattle Tree Fruit Society are pleased to hold the 4th annual Festival of Fruit at Carkeek Park’s Environmental Learning Center and in Piper’s Orchard, weather permitting. For more information call (206) 715-4149.Location: Carkeek ELC Admin Building Parking, Carkeek Park Environmental Learning Center, 950 NW Carkeek Park Road. Find us by going West at NW 110th Street off 3rd Ave NW.

The Seattle Tree Fruit Society

The Seattle Chinese Garden
Phone 206-282-8040
Email: info@seattlechinesegarden.org

The Seattle Chinese Garden site is currently under construction. They offer free, guided tours on the second Saturday of every month between March and October. Learn more here.The Seattle Chinese Garden site is located adjacent to South Seattle Community College at 6000 16th Avenue SW, with access from the north parking lot entrance.View directions to the Garden.
For membership, special event and more guided tour information, call (206) 764-5219 or visit www.seattlechinesegarden.org or email: info@seattlechinesegarden.org

Edmonds Community College
Phone 425-640-1739
Website: http://hort.edcc.edu/

General email: tilth@seattletilth.org
Phone Numbers (206) 633-0451

Founded in 1978, Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit educational organization dedicated to cultivating a sustainable community, one garden at a time. Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.

• Design an Environmentally Friendly Garden
Location: Pickering Barn in Issaquah, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027
From: Oct 05, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Learn how to get started designing your own environmentally friendly garden.

• Putting the Garden to Bed
Location: St. James Annex, 9421 18th SW, Seattle, WA 98106
From: Oct 09, 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Let the Tilth gardeners show you how a little work now will pay off big time next spring.

• Garden Renovation
Location: Pickering Barn in Issaquah, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027
From: Oct 09, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
A hands-on opportunity to learn how to transplant existing plant material and prepare soil for planting.

• Planting Perennial Edible Guilds
Location: Good Shepherd Center Learning Garden 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. Seattle, WA 98103
From: Oct 09, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Learn to design and install perennial edible plantings for the maritime climate.

• Great Plant Choices for a Healthy Landscape
Location: Pickering Barn in Issaquah, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027
From: Oct 12, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Learn how to match beautiful, easy-care plants with your site’s conditions.

• Basic Canning 101
Location: Good Shepherd Center; 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Room 140 (Senior Center), Seattle
From: Oct 14, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
This two hour class will explore the basics of water bath canning and teach you what and how to safely can at home.

• City Chickens 101
Location: Good Shepherd Center; 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Room 202
From: Oct 16, 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
A comprehensive introductory course for those interested in keeping chickens and who want to start with adult birds.

• Planting Techniques for a Sustainable Garden
Location: Pickering Barn in Issaquah, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027
From: Oct 19, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Learn how to properly install your sustainable garden.

• Choosing the Right Plants for a Sustainable Garden – Training for Landscape Professionals
Location: Pickering Barn in Issaquah, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah, WA 98027
From: Oct 21, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
A training for landscape professionals.

• Pickling and Fermentation
Location: Good Shepherd Center; 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Room 140 (Senior Center), Seattle
From: Oct 21, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Learn how to get started preserving pickled and fermented vegetables from your garden or local farm

• Garden Educator Workshops
Location: Good Shepherd Center; 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Room 202, Seattle
From: Oct 23, 8:30 AM to Nov 20, 4:00 PM
Explore organic gardening basics, outdoor education techniques and ways to integrate the garden with classroom curriculum.

• Putting the Garden to Bed
Location: Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S. Seattle
From: Oct 23, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Let the Tilth gardeners show you how a little work now will pay off big time next spring.

• City Goats 101
Location: Good Shepherd Center; 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, room 202
From: Oct 23, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
This class will introduce you to the basics of mini-goat keeping.

• Putting the Garden to Bed
Location: Seattle Tilth Learning Garden at the Good Shepherd Center; 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle
From: Oct 24, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Fall is a fantastic time to replenish the soil that has offered you its bounty all year long.

• Garden Installation
Location: Pickering Barn in Issaquah, 1730 10th Ave. N.W., Issaquah
From: Oct 24, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
A hands-on opportunity to learn the best way to install a new garden. Participants will learn soil preparation and planting while installing new plantings

Wallingford Farmer's Market
Every Wednesday now through October, 3 to 7pm
Seasonal fruits and vegetables from both sides of the state, fresh organic produce, fresh flowers, herbs, mushrooms, preserves, honey, fish, fresh baked goods and more. Weekly events include master chef's demonstration series, live music, and produce tasting's

Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance

Phinney (Fridays, 3-7pm, May 28 - October 1)

• Ballard (Sundays, 10am - 3 pm, Year round!)

• Broadway (Sundays, 11am - 3pm, May 9 through Dec 19, 2010)
10th Ave E and E Thomas, behind the Broadway B of A on Capitol Hill

• Columbia City (Wednesdays, 3pm-7pm, April 28 - October 20, 2010)
4801 Rainier Ave S, at S Edmonds

• Lake City (Thursdays, 3pm - 7pm, June 3 through Oct 7, 2010)
NE 125th and 28th NE, next to the Library off Lake City Way

• Magnolia (Saturdays, 10am - 2pm, June 5 through September 25, 2010)
Next to the Magnolia Community Center at 2550 34th Ave W

• Phinney (Fridays, 3pm - 7pm, May 28 through Oct 1, 2010)

• University District (Saturdays, 9am - 2pm, Year-round)
Corner of 50th and University Way NE, in the University Heights lot

• West Seattle (Sundays, 10am - 2pm, Year-round)
California Ave SW & SW Alaska, in the heart of the Junction

Dunn Gardens
Please email info@dunngardens.org or call 206-362-0933 for further information.
The E.B. Dunn Woodland Gardens is a historic treasure located in North Seattle. Designed by the renowned Olmstead Brothers in 1916 for the Arthur Dunn family. Most recently it was the private home and garden for enthusiastic gardener and prolific garden writer, Edward Dunn who was respected as an authority on Pacific Northwest native plants.

Regular tour schedule runs from April 1 through July, and from September 1 through October. The gardens will be closed in August. Tours are held on the following days:
* Thursdays at 1 p.m.
* Fridays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
* Saturdays at 10 a.m.

There is a limit of 12 people per tour. Admission is $10 per person, $7 for senior citizens and students, payable by check or cash at the door (Groups of 6 or more must pay for the tour in advance). Children under 12 and pets are not admitted. Parking is very limited and carpooling is recommended. Theye cannot accommodate any vehicles larger than a passenger van.

Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Advance ticket sales will begin on May 1, 2010 for The Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park Garden Tour. Tickets purchased in advance will be available for $12 at Swanson's Nursery

Vashon Allied Arts Garden Tour 2010
Garden Connoisseurs – Friday, June 25, 1 pm – 4 pm
Space limited to 40 persons
$45 – garden tour, tips & refreshments
$60 with weekend ticket
Sunset Garden Gala - Friday, June 25, 6 pm 'til moonlight
$125 – gardens, live entertainment, cocktails & more!
The Garden Tour- Saturday & Sunday, June 26 - 27, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
$25 - Tours and Seminars, 5 gardens
Save $5 on your Garden Tour ticket - Purchase before May 31. $20 per person.

Sun. June 27, 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
NW SEATTLE ESTATE GARDEN TOUR sponsored by Dunn Gardens
Where: The Highlands (NW 155th Back Gate Entrance and shuttle to Dunn Gardens) This is THE year! Come stroll through three gorgeous estate gardens clustered at the north end of the Highlands. Hear Mike Good, Ellen Wanless and Andre Feriante each playing guitar in the gardens. Pass through an additional estate as you walk leisurely through and then pause in the Florence Henry Memorial Chapel to hear JoAn Andenes play the organ. Hop the shuttle to Dunn Gardens to finish with a lovely reception, a green gift and enjoy fantastic Jannie Spain and Friends Jazz Band. A total spectacular day in beautiful gardens. This tour is a rare opportunity and will delight, so bring your friends and enjoy. Entrance is $100 to benefit the Dunn Gardens.Click here for more info

Bainbridge in Bloom Garden Tour
General Admission – Saturday & Sunday, July 10 & 11, 10 am – 5 pm
Tickets are valid either day
$27; $10 Children under age 12 – gardens, art, lectures & more!
$35 after June 15th
Bike the Bloom – Saturday & Sunday, July 10 & 11, 10 am – 5 pm
$27 – gardens, art, lectures & more!

West Seattle Garden Tour
Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.
The West Seattle Garden Tour celebrates the art of gardening for its 16th year on Sunday, July 18, 2010 from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. The self-guided tour highlights seven residential gardens plus a bonus teaching garden and includes a noontime lecture. Tickets are $15 (children under 12 are free) and are available at Swansons Nursery. All net proceeds from the tour benefit local educational and horticultural projects and community gardens. Visit www.westseattlegardentour.com for additional information on the gardens, sponsors, beneficiaries, lecture and ticket outlets.